HISTORY DRAWN AS A LINEAR THING is a spoken-word poem that paints a stark, intimate picture of familial cycles of destructive behavior. It juxtaposes inner and outer dialogue to reveal the complex negotiations at play in seemingly basic interactions. Memory and anticipation weigh heavily on the present, adding layers of emotion to our everyday conversations with those to whom we are closest.

Ana Maria Caballero is the recipient of the Beverly International Literature Prize and Colombia's José Manuel Arango National Poetry Prize. She believes poems are works of art. anamariacaballero.com

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